No. 8, Tom Sneva, 1977 Norton Spirit McLaren/Cosworth. Sneva was the first to
officially lap the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at over 200 mph, with a speed of
200.401 on the first lap of his qualifying run, then broke his record on the
next lap at 200.535 mph. The four-lap average of 198.884 mph fell a bit short
of 200, but was more than enough for Sneva to secure the first of three poles
at Indianapolis. Interestingly, each time Sneva won the pole, he set the track
record. In 1977, Sneva was second to A.J. Foyt, who won his historic fourth
500. #ThisIsMay #Indy500
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